[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Fun, Educational Quiz Ideas for Mother's Day
How many questions can you get right on this Mother’s Day quiz? We’ll introduce fun trivia about Mother’s Day in a quiz format—things you might think you know but actually don’t—like the meaning of carnations and unique celebrations around the world.
There are also questions that children around 7 years old can enjoy, so it’s perfect for the whole family to take the Mother’s Day test together.
The explanations are packed with bite-sized facts that will make you say, “Wow!” as you read, so be sure to enjoy it all the way to the end!
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[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Fun, Educational Quiz Ideas About Mother’s Day (31–40)
What flowers are given on Mother’s Day?
- Rose
- Tulip
- carnation
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carnation
Carnations are often chosen as flowers given on Mother’s Day. This custom is said to have begun when Anna Jarvis in the United States decorated an altar with her late mother’s favorite carnations. Incidentally, the carnations displayed at that time were white.
What month is Mother’s Day?
- March
- May
- August
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May
Mother’s Day is set on the second Sunday of May. Since the date isn’t fixed, it’s easy to forget when it falls each year. By the way, Father’s Day is on the third Sunday of June, so keep both in mind together.
What is the commemorative day that started as a result of Mother’s Day?
- Father's Day
- Respect for the Aged Day
- Children's Day
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Father's Day
Father’s Day began as a counterpart to Mother’s Day. It started when a woman in the United States, wanting to express gratitude to her father who had raised her and her siblings on his own, petitioned for a day like Mother’s Day to honor fathers.
Which country was the first to start Mother’s Day?
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Japan
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United States of America
Mother’s Day is said to have originated in the United States in the early 1900s. It was established by the U.S. Congress after a woman named Anna Jarvis placed her late mother’s favorite carnations on her mother’s altar and sought to spread the sentiment of cherishing mothers.
Which is the flower meaning of the red carnation?
- Eternal happiness
- Love for my mother
- pure love
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Love for my mother
Red carnations have the flower meaning “a mother's love.” Like other flowers, carnations have different meanings depending on their color: pink means “gratitude,” orange means “pure love,” and purple means “elegance,” among others. Dark red and white carnations carry somewhat negative meanings, so it’s best to avoid them for Mother’s Day.
[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Fun, Educational Quiz Ideas About Mother's Day (41–50)
In Korea there is no Mother’s Day; on a day of appreciation, to whom besides mothers do people express thanks?
- Dad
- Grandma
- Teacher
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Dad
In South Korea, there is no Mother’s Day; instead, there is Parents’ Day on May 8, a day to express gratitude to both mothers and fathers. It’s said that South Korea once had a Mother’s Day, but because people questioned the absence of a Father’s Day, Parents’ Day was established.
What potted flower do people give on Mother’s Day in Italy?
- Amaryllis
- Iris
- Azalea
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Azalea
In Italy, potted azaleas, which are related to rhododendrons, are commonly given for Mother’s Day. Like carnations, azaleas bloom with vibrant red and pink flowers. It’s said that a portion of the sales from potted azaleas is also used to fund cancer research.